U.S. roster filled with former Oregon Ducks ahead of World Athletic Championships
The World Athletic Championships Oregon22 is just nine short days away. With the even right around the corner, USA Track and Field has officially released its 151-member team that will compete in Eugene, Ore., from July 15-24.
A large contingent of those athletes secured their spot on the U.S. team earlier this month at the U.S. Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene. Now, they will be back representing their country in the first world championships ever held on U.S. soil.
The U.S. team features no shortage of athletes with ties to the University of Oregon.
Here is a rundown of former Ducks who have been selected to the USATF roster.
Women’s 200 meters
Jenna Prandini
Women’s 800 meters
Raevyn Rogers
Women’s 110 hurdles
Alaysha Johnson
Men’s 1,500 meters
Johnny Gregorek
Cooper Teare
Men’s 110 hurdles
Devon Allen
Men’s marathon
Galen Rupp
Men’s 4×100 relay pool
Kyree King